Correct posture and alignment are essential ingredients for speedy, effective training results.
At Fit4all, an induction session is carried out to make a full assessment on a client - it is important to understand what makes an individual function before ever getting into a strict training programme. Areas that we look at are as follows:
Resting Heart Rate
Target Heart Rate
Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure
Hydration levels
% Body Fat
Current eating habits
Strength assessment
Complete posture assessment - looking for hip hike, forward lean, flat feet, etc.
If a muscle is incorrectly balanced, it will not fire correctly and could also result in a client working in an incorrect plane of motion which will cause pain or injury down the line. Incorrect muscle alignment will also result in a lower metabolism that could ultimately effect the rate at which an individual loses weight!
The key is to eliminate all imbalances in order to achieve your goals effectively.